would like to have a fiberglass FD body made or use the BRS kit or the BN blister kit and have a roof section made to use the overfenders from that kit as quarter panels. This would be going onto a tube chassis. Would like some input on this. Flaming is allowed, but would like some actual help.

Posted by Ok_Working3398@reddit | projectcar | View on Reddit | 9 comments

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Doritofu@reddit

It's ambitious but nothing about it sounds impossible even to a beginner. Fiberglass is bloody easy. And you can get really accurate 3d models of an FD rx7 to give you all the measurements you need and build a skeleton out of wood like those ribbed shark kits you used to get as a kid.

What are you doing for glass? sides and rear you can probably do polycarb but you might want a donor for a windshield, then that will determine your A-pillars and roof measurements.

People make full one off fiberglass bodies for drag cars all the time, this will be pretty much like that I'd imagine.

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Ok_Working3398@reddit (OP)

glass would be factory if possible, will be using carbon doors and hatch. possibly mounting it on an FC chassis instead of a tubular one since the wheelbases are very close. If this way doesn't work, I have been talking with a company in florida that makes drag bodies about making these. they are doing feasibility studies at the moment. they seem kinda interested from what I have gathered so far.

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Dog_Bless_America@reddit

You need to develop the skill set to pull something like this off, along with a way to afford the parts, tools, shop, consumables, and materials.
You’re far too optimistic, and your unrealistic expectations are setting yourself up for failure and disappointment.
Find a reasonable vehicle that you can actually afford, and spend a few years honing your skills and knowledge before attempting a project of this scale.

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